Around 1 Million guests annually.
We’re thrilled to welcome you to Messeplatz Basel! Comprehensive information is available to make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible, covering everything from travel directions and opening hours to on-site services and dining options.
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FAQ's
Can I buy tickets on site?
Whether tickets are available on site depends on the respective event. Information can be found on the organiser’s website.
How accessible is the venue?
Messe and Congress Center Basel is accessible and offers wheelchair-accessible entrances, lifts and accessible sanitary facilities. We are OK certified. Full accessibility information is available on Ginto.
How do I get to Messe and Congress Center Basel?
The venue is centrally located in Basel and can be easily reached by public transport via tram lines 1, 2, 6, 14 and 15, by car or from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. The tram stops directly in front of the venue. Find out more here.
How far away is the airport?
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is around 15 minutes from Messe and Congress Center Basel and can be easily reached by bus or taxi.
How far is the venue from the train station?
Messe and Congress Center Basel can be reached from Basel SBB station in around 10 minutes by tram or approximately 25 minutes on foot. Badischer Bahnhof is just a five-minute walk from Messeplatz or two minutes away by tram.
What cloakroom facilities are available?
Depending on the event, cloakrooms or staffed cloakrooms may be available. Further information can be found on the relevant event page.
What events take place at Messe and Congress Center Basel?
Messe and Congress Center Basel hosts international trade fairs, congresses, corporate events and public events throughout the year. For an up-to-date overview, please visit the event calendar on our website (MesseQuartier & Messe and Congress Center Basel).
What parking options are available?
Messe Parking offers 1,200 parking spaces. Several additional car parks are also located around Messeplatz.
What payment methods are accepted?
Accepted payment methods may vary depending on the event. In the catering areas, common credit and debit cards as well as mobile payment methods are generally accepted.
What Wi-Fi options are available to visitors?
Free Wi-Fi is available to visitors during many events. Details can be obtained on site or from the respective event organiser.
Which hotels are close to the venue?
Numerous hotels in different categories are located around Messe and Congress Center Basel, many of them within easy walking distance.
The Basel Marriott Hotel is directly adjacent to the venue. Hyperion Basel, Dorint Hotel Basel and Pullman Basel Europe are also within walking distance.